Texas: Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Flooding Disaster Proclamation In February 2026

~ Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster in 31 counties in Texas due to the heavy rainfall and flooding event that began on July 2, 2025. The disaster proclamation was initially issued on July 4, 2025 and has been amended and renewed in subsequent proclamations.

The affected counties include Bandera, Bexar, Burnet, Caldwell, Coke, Comal, Concho, Edwards, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Hamilton, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, Maverick, McCulloch, Menard, Real, Reeves,San Saba,Schleicher,Sutton,Tom Green ,Travis,Uvalde,and Williamson.

According to the proclamation signed by Governor Abbott on February 16th of this year,the heavy rainfall and flash flooding have caused widespread and severe property damage,injury or loss of life in these counties. In accordance with Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code,the Governor has declared a disaster and authorized the use of all available resources of state government and political subdivisions to cope with this situation.

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Furthermore,pursuant to Section 418.017 of the Texas Government Code,Governor Abbott has suspended any regulatory statute or order that would hinder necessary action in response to this disaster. This includes suspending statutes that might prevent the transfer of bodies to families as soon as possible,such as Sections 264.514 and 264.515 of the Texas Family Code,and Articles 49.04 ,49.05 ,49.10 ,and 49.25 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Additionally,Governor Abbott has authorized the suspension of any state statute or administrative rule regarding contracting or procurement if it would impede emergency response efforts by state agencies to protect life or property threatened by this declared disaster.

As required by law,copies of this proclamation have been filed with the applicable authorities. The Governor's proclamation can be viewed on the official website.

This disaster declaration serves as a call to action for all Texans to come together and support those affected by this natural disaster. The state government and political subdivisions will work tirelessly to provide aid and resources to those in need. Let us all stand united in the face of this disaster and help our fellow Texans in any way we can.

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